Personally, I don't believe the gift of prophesy currently extends beyond the level of individuals or congregations. I think that prophesies involving the entire Body of Christ or entire nations are already spoken in scripture, and anybody claiming such expansive prophesies is actually trying to add to scripture. The subtext I discern in 1 Corinthians 14 is that all those gifts are for the edification of that congregation, those people who are in one accord with each other.
This is true.
I received a word concerning the war in Yugoslavia 6 months before it began. I passed this onto the Slavic Gospel Mission. They were alerted - it came to pass.
Thought, not addressing anyone in particular:
In the OT all the prophets cried out with one bottom line "Repent". John the Baptizer cried out, "Repent". Why aren't any of those who call themselves prophets not doing this? The OT and John weren't talking politics nor were they speaking to the heathen, they were speaking to the people of God telling them to repent. In this day that would be those who claim to know Him, but their activities say different. Just a curious question I think.
Interestingly enough, I also knew there would be a war in Yugoslavia six months before it began.
I did have access to the US intelligence on what was going on in Yugoslavia, however. So it's not as thought that information wasn't out there to be divined without divine revelation.
I would point out, though, that you were given that information to do what you did: To warn that Slavic Gospel Mission. It was not a general prophesy for the nation of Yugoslavia nor for the entire Body of Christ.
Although Christians constantly say it, there's no evidence that a genuine word indicates an open door. The door is frequently closed and locked and barred.This conclusion does not account for God indicating opportunity which may or may not be taken...
A genuine word could indicate an open door - we can refuse to walk through it - the word is not invalidated by this...
Although Christians constantly say it, there's no evidence that a genuine word indicates an open door. The door is frequently closed and locked and barred.
That fact is demonstrated by Israel entering the promised land. That land was closed and barred and protected by giants. There is no way it was an open door.
The key to opening such doors is of course faithfully following the directions of the Lord.
I agree.
However we still have a few days more to test the words we have received.
The prophetic word, "The Lord has his Trump card" was given to me 9 years in advance at a time I was praying for an earlier US election, and being a Brit, was completely meaningless.
It made no sense, until of course, Trump entered the fray.
I am absolutely confident in what I heard. If it fails, then I shall have to re examine my interpretation before they try to stone me.
Amen. The problem others who call themselves believers are always ready to lob stones
Deuteronomy 18:20Actually the problem is that there aren't enough believers ready to lob stones. Too many "prophets" get away with being right less often than a coin toss.
Nice scripture.Rev 3
7 To the angel of the church in Philadelphia write: These are the words of the One who is holy and true, who holds the key of David. What He opens no one can shut, and what He shuts no one can open. 8 I know your deeds. See, I have placed before you an open door, which no one can shut. For you have only a little strength, yet you have kept My word and have not denied My name.
Nice scripture.
But it still doesn't negate the fact that many times the saints have to break down very closed, locked and barred doors, in order to fulfill prophecy.
The idea that God's doors on earth are always wide open is thoroughly disproved by scripture and human history.
It is also a fact that Satan makes sure his doorways are always wide open for fool Christians who've been taught it's a sign from God.
So if God says something to you, and it doesn't happen ...
How does this affect your faith?
and what is your reaction?
A word of knowledge is different than a prophecy though.This conclusion does not account for God indicating opportunity which may or may not be taken...
A genuine word could indicate an open door - we can refuse to walk through it - the word is not invalidated by this...
I asked an open ended question so there would be a discussion on the topic.If I may suggest you are asking the wrong question.
I asked an open ended question so there would be a discussion on the topic.
playing gotcha games with words isn't really my speed.
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